The latest hearing instrument from Phonak, Valeo, brings a selection of versatile and easily accessible features. Like a florist creating a bouquet of flowers to combine the ideal mixture of favorite colors, scents and forms, the fitter has the flexibility to design a tailor-made sound solution for each wearer. Valeo integrates the unique Phonak SoundSelect technology that is able to respond directly and effectively to all situations, needs and tastes.
Signal processing for individuals
With Valeo, Phonak offers a communication solution bouquet that the fitter matches to the often colorful and varied lifestyles of the wearers. The Valeo SoundSelect Manager intelligently chooses the most appropriate of three signal processing strategies. All the strategies incorporate the extensive Phonak experience of multiple signal processing, plus input and data from thousands of fittings. Digital Wide Dynamic Range Compression (dWDRC) offers clear, natural sound quality with optimal comfort, the digital Super Compression (dSC) strategy focuses on clarity in noise and digital Limiting (dLimiting) ideally suits clients used to linear processing.
Performance to match lifestyles
Valeo incorporates an innovative MultiMode Feedback Management system, which ensures feedback-free enjoyment of the superb Valeo sound quality. This highly effective feedback management system, rounded off by the Occlusion Manager, also makes a vital contribution to increasing spontaneous acceptance significantly.
Valeo offers a choice of three hearing programs for hearing comfort in all everyday situations. In noisy environments AudioZoom separates the desired signal from distracting background noise and the digital Noise Canceler (dNC) performs in each of the 15 channels bringing the correct amount of noise reduction exactly when and where necessary.
High levels of individualized wearer convenience in Valeo come from a choice of BTE and ITE instruments, full FM compatibility, plus the optional EasyPhone, which automatically switches the Valeo ITE to the programmable telephone program. In the interests of ultimate practicality and economy, all Valeo models have extremely long battery life and a low current drain. There is also a wide range of fashionable BTE colors for the client to choose from, including two new shades of light blue and light pink geared to younger children.
Fitting flexibility
The Phonak PFG software is committed to fast and easy customization at three fitting levels - easy, standard and detailed. The automatic fine-tuning screen bases its adjustments on the wearer's experiences and takes into account personal and lifestyle preferences, the type and degree of hearing loss and the instrument settings. Manual fine-tuning accesses individual parameters and includes an option of 15 sliders each for gain and threshold kneepoint. Valeo also meets the specific needs of successful pediatric fittings, ensuring that flexibility applies to all aspects of Valeo, including its wide spectrum of wearer groups.
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